A Specialist Digital Forensics Investigator is required for a PERMANENT Opportunity role paying £34,139.86 per annum, plus £2,835.11 London Allowance per annum, plus £3,957.00 Market Supplement per annum with the British Transport Police (BTP) based at Ebury Bridge, London.
BTP is the national police Force for the rail network throughout Great Britain, including London Underground, across which we ensure the safety and security of nearly 3 billion passenger journeys and over 100 million tons of freight every year. The world in which we work is fast-paced, operationally and commercially demanding, and constantly changing. As Specialist Digital Forensics Investigator with BTP you will Provide effective forensic expertise that is professional, readily accessible and cost effective in order to support the investigative process from initial case acceptance to conclusion. You will be required to support investigating officers through the seizure of digital media and mobile devices, the acquisition, processing, reporting and interpretation of data and the subsequent handling of digital data. Be committed to and complying with the standards under ISO 17025 and ISO 17020 and the Forensic Science Regulators Codes of Practice and Conduct and to contribute to the continuous improvement in the delivery of digital forensics solutions to the organisation. To provide professional support in mentoring new members of staff and assist with competence testing of staff so that the unit is effective in its delivery of digital forensics to the organisation.
As Specialist Digital Forensics Investigator you will be required to:
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To conduct digital forensic examinations within the confines of ISO 17020 and 17025 and the Forensic Science Regulator's Codes of Practice, ensuring continuing compliance and competence
- To ensure all digital forensic examinations are conducted in accordance with all extant relevant legislation
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To conduct laboratory based and onsite examinations of exhibits to support investigations
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To be competent and utilise a range of hardware and software to conduct investigations and subsequently produce evidential reports from seized digital evidence
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To provide specialist advice and knowledge to colleagues, partners and other individuals and agencies to support the achievement of organisational objectives (at scene or in a laboratory
Further information about this vacancy can be found in the attached job description. The successful Specialist Digital Forensics Investigator will be required to evidence the following:
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Educated to degree level in Computer Forensics or equivalent experience
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Qualification or significant experience in the use of at least one form of mobile phone forensic software (Cellebrite/XRY/Aceso/Oxygen)
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Experience of working within a pressured environment and successfully meeting organisational objectives
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Competent in the use of IT software including Office 365 including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and Outlook
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Ability to work within strict procedures and protocols but with the initiative and imagination to identify and recommend improvements
If you are interested in applying to this Specialist Digital Forensics Investigator role then please do not delay as interviews will be held as soon as appropriate candidates are highlighted. In return for your experience, we can offer you:
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Salary of £34,139.86 per annum, plus £2,835.11 London Allowance per annum, plus £3,957.00 Market Supplement per annum
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Yearly base salary increments
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28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
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Family friendly policies including up to 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave
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Bespoke benefits platform and access to Blue Light Card
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Development opportunities including fully funded apprenticeships
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Employee assistance programme and dedicated wellbeing hub
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Pension scheme
BTP is an employer who cares about the impact we have on the environment and the wider challenges of climate change, and as such we are committed to reducing our carbon footprint and achieving Net Zero Carbon (NZC) through offsetting by 2035.
At BTP we are proud guardians of the railway and it is crucial that we represent the diverse communities we serve and protect. As ‘One BTP’ across the UK, we know that diversity, inclusion and belonging help us improve our decision making, foster creativity and drive innovation so all our people can thrive.
Our vacancies are open to everyone and all appointments are made based on merit. So that we can become more diverse we encourage applications from candidates from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, women, people who have a disability, those who are neurodiverse and persons who identify as LGBTQI+. If you have the skills, experience and values that here in BTP we pride ourselves on then we would welcome you to apply.
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In order to apply, you must have the permanent right to live and work in the UK and have been resident in the UK for the previous 5 YEARS. You will be asked these and other questions to determine your eligibility to work for British Transport Police when you start your application and you must answer honestly.
BTP has undertaken a review of Police Staff pensions and as a result of this the Police Staff pension will be changing. The current police staff pension is a Defined Benefit scheme which is administered by the Railways Pension scheme. The new pension scheme which is launching is a Defined Contribution scheme which is administered by Royal London. The new pension scheme is awaiting formal approval and an introductory date is not finalised. The earliest this will be is June 2023. If you have any queries, please contact the recruitment team – recruitmentteam@btp.police.uk
Internal candidates must have completed their probation for their current substantive posting and can only apply in tenure if Head of Department approval is emailed to Recruitmentteam@btp.police.uk prior to the vacancy closing. Internal candidates must confirm that they are not subject to formal action plans for sickness/complaints/discipline or poor performance and that all mandatory training courses have been attended and are in ticket/up to date. A minimum indicator of 3 / developing' or' 'Indicator 5 / no rating must have been achieved on the last reporting year PDR.